The Commissioners Meeting Was Called to Order in Their Meeting Room at 9:00 A.M. Mike Manus

June 6, 2016

The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. Mike Manus was excused.

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The Board discussed Coordination, the Forest Plan, the Grazing Allotment and Natural Resources.

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Human Resources Manager Maria Swinger-Inskeep and County Engineer Don Ramsey were present to discuss on call staffing requests.

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M. Swinger-Inskeep was present to discuss the 2/5 time transfer station operators. Also present was Financial Manager Jill Shacklett.

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The Board recessed for lunch.

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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s May 31, 2016 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year to date):$8,057.71

Payroll Change Notice:

Community Development –

Terri Ann Hedtke, Administrative Assistant, Effective 5/16/2016

District Court –

Wendy Clark, Step 3, $3,026.85/mo., Effective 7/01/2016

Prosecutor –

Gregory Hicks, Longevity, $225.00/mo., Effective 7/01/2016

Sheriff-Deputy –

Steve Beery, Resignation, Effective 6/11/2016

Treasurer –

Stephany Rowton, Step 2, $2,641.46/mo., Effective 7/01/2016

Approval of On-Call pay for Oliver Johnson over Memorial Day weekend at $1.75/hr.

Approval of On-Call pay for James Batie for the weekend of June 3-5 at $1.75/hr.

Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Interagency Agreement-Registered Sex Offender Address Verification Program July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-31, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

DSHS Agreement 1663-67552 Division of Child Support, July 1, 2016-June 30, 2021

CONTRACT NO. 2016-20, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Approval to solicit bids and award a contract for the purchase of Road Salt

Approval to solicit bids and award a contract for the purchase of Road Sand

Approval of Reimbursement Request to the Office of the State Treasurer for the purchase of two 40-yd. Roll-Off Containers

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Interim Information Technology Services Director Josh Shelton was present for an update. Also present was M. Swinger-Inskeep. Topics discussed included IT staffing andthe Hall of Justice projects.

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Community Development Director Mike Lithgow was present for an update. Items discussed included the completed logging projects, funding for the Group Camp, a recommended reroute to the Pacific Northwest Trail, the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Marijuana Moratorium, the VSP Development workshop, the Agreement with Spokane county, the Natural Resources Committee and a constituent’s concern regarding subdividing property.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Topics discussed includeda social media policy, marijuana regulations, the CASA Agreement and water resource planning.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the MOU with Spokane County for reimbursement of costs associated with participation in the waterbank study. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Pend Oreille County and Spokane County Relating to Reimbursement for Costs Associated with Participation in the WRIA 55-Little Spokane Water Bank Phase II Project

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-32, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Also discussed were Diking District 1 and Tri-County Health.

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Public Comment Period – There were no members of the public present for comment.

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M. Lithgow was present to review with the Board a commentary regarding Natural Resources. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Op-Ed for publication regarding the Natural Resources Plan as formulated by the Board. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

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Motion was made by S. Kiss to continue the meeting to June 7. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

June 7, 2016

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The meeting resumed at 9:15. All members were present.

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The Board held an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The Board conducted one 45-minute interview for the ITS Director beginning at 9:30 and concluding at 10:15. Also present were M. Swinger-Inskeep, J. Shelton, D. Hunt and J. Shacklett.

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Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve K. Skoog signingthe vouchers for the Board on June 27 in the absence of a quorum. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.

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The Board discussed wilderness, water, Coordination, the Forest Plan and Tri-County Health.

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The Board recessed for lunch.

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The Board attended a training at the Hall of Justice from 1:00 to 3:00.

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Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby was present to request approval of an agreement with the Department of Ecology and approval to hire a seasonal employee.

Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Flowering Rush Agreement with Ecology. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.

Water Quality Aquatic Invasive Plant Funding Agreement WQAIP-2017-PeOCWB-00012 between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-33, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

The Board reviewed the request to hire a seasonal employee.

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D. Ramsey was present to discuss on-call language in the personnel policy.

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M. Manus declared the meeting continued to June 8 at 10:00for a Forest Plan workshop.

June 8, 2016

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The Board convened at 10:00 for a workshop pertaining to the Forest Plan Revision. K. Skoog was excused until 10:30. County resident Norris Boyd was present from 10:00-11:15. County resident Bob Eugene was present from 11:30-3:10.

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The Board recessed for lunch from 12:35-1:10.

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Correspondence Received:

6.01Pend Oreille County Fair Board-June Agenda, May Minutes

6.02Newport Chamber-membership renewal appreciation

6.03ALTCEW-Public Hearing

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As of this date, the Board approved vouchers for payment as listed and made available by the Auditor’s Office. The following vouchers/warrants/electronic payments are approved for payment:

Salary and Claim

Current Expense$ 57,347.50

Counseling Services$ 22,986.11

Park$ 2,447.50

Solid Waste$ 21,751.87

Equipment R&R$ 18,055.88

IT Services$ 4,936.36

TOTAL$127,525.22

Checks157048 through 157110 totaling $127,525.22 dated June 6, 2016.

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Motion to adjourn was made by S. Kiss. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Meeting adjourned at 4:00.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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